A Colorado energy company sought to position itself as a highly engaged and responsible operator that works collaboratively with local residents, stakeholders and organizations, as it planned projects and navigated the state and local permitting process.

A community outreach plan and related strategies resulted in stronger engagement, increased understanding of the project, and greater dialogue with stakeholders.

Client

Services

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy Communications

Media Relations & Influencer Marketing

Presentation Coaching & Media Training

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Awards

Executing a community outreach plan to educate and gather feedback from numerous stakeholders

CHallenge

Many local- and state-level permitting processes require a robust community outreach process for planned projects. The company needed to create and execute a community outreach plan to educate and gather feedback from numerous stakeholders, including local residents, industry peers, media and government organizations.

Solution

The company partnered withLinhart PR, which has proven experience in working with public affairs, regulatory, communications and legal teams, to guide collaboration and engagement with local communities near or impacted by planned projects. Strategic communications support included:

Community Meetings: Linhart PR planned and executed several in-person and telephone town hall community meetings to share project milestones and information, as well as to gather comments on planned operations. The community meetings were a forum to create a visible presence, deliver key messages, and foster two-way dialogue with stakeholders. Linhart PR handled all aspects, including planning, message and presentation development, meeting material creation, spokesperson training, in-person and telephone town hall community meeting execution, and follow-up materials for meeting attendees.